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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 422.34 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 422.34 and 98.93 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 422.34 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/422.34 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 422.34 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 41,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779.61/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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